Seeking disability benefits from the Veterans Administration is not as simple as many people think. In fact, the process can be a little overwhelming. Your best bet is to find an attorney who can help you through every step of the process. Here are three reasons why hiring an attorney is in your best interests.
An Attorney Knows How to Assess Your Case
How does the merits of your case pair with the current laws and regulations related to receiving benefits? You may not know all those regulations or laws, but you can bet that a VA disability claim attorney can readily identify how they apply to your case. This is important, since you want to approach the application process in a way that clearly demonstrates a connection between your situation and what the VA will consider eligible circumstances.
The Attorney Will Know What Paperwork Must Be Filed
Your VA disability claim attorney will know how to prepare the application so that the responses are correct and complete. This will leave less room for the initial application to be rejected because of a lack of information. Along with the application itself, your attorney will know what sort of supporting documents need to be provided to the review board. Thanks to those efforts, your odds of being approved on the first try are better.
Your Legal Counsel Will Represent You If a Hearing Becomes Necessary
If you’ve already tried on your own and the application was rejected, a VA disability claim attorney can go over what you submitted and make any additions or corrections that are necessary. Remember that the application review stopped when the VA found one issue; there could be more. By having an attorney review the paperwork, there’s a better chance of being approved on the second try.
If the attorney finds your paperwork is in order, that will mean filing an appeal. The attorney will represent you at the hearing and ensure all relevant facts are presented. It’s not unusual for appeals handled by an attorney to result in clients receiving benefits that are made retroactive to the date of the original application.
Do you need to file for benefits or could you use some help with an appeal? Contact the team at Jackson & MacNichol Law Offices today and arrange for a consultation. You can call to set up the appointment visit our website. After reviewing your case, our team will provide you with options and help you pursue the benefits that you seek.
